Installing Dimmer Switches and Wiring
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How to Wire Dimmer Switches for Lighting
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Installing Dimmer Switches for Stairway Lighting
I am going to install a dimmer switch at the bottom of the stairs switch.
- There is also a switch that controls the lights at the back door.
- I plan on only dimming these lights with the Switch at the bottom of the stairs.
- There is also a switch here which controls the hall light and also there is a switch at the top of the stairs which can control this light too.
- The switch I am taking off has a black wire top right, a red wire lower right , and a red wire top left.
- My new dimmer switch has two black wires and a green wire coming from the back of it.
- Where do I connect these wires from the old switch to the wires to the new dimmer switch.
This electrical question came from: Paddy, a Homeowner from Kingston, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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How to Wire Dimmer Switches for Lighting
The Following links will assist you with Dimmer Switches
How to Wire a Switch
Wiring a Light Switch – Diagram 1
Wiring Diagrams
Fully Explained Light Switch Wiring Diagrams. Detailed Electrical Wiring Diagrams and Pictures assist your Home Electrical Projects.
Wiring a Dimmer Switch
3 Way Dimmer Switch Wiring Diagram
Fully explained 3 way dimmer switch wiring diagram will take the mystery out of wiring a 3-way dimmer switch.
Electrical Wire for the Home
Guide to Home Electrical Wire
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